ASSE starts the Ligue 2 season on an encouraging note, remaining unbeaten at the truce with a record of two wins and two draws. The club has achieved an ambitious mercato, notably with the arrival of players like Joshua Duffus and Chico Lamba, whom Romain, editor for People Green, considers able to play above the level of League 2. Despite persistent questions about the management of some key players such as Stassin, Davitashvili and Ekwah, the team shows significant progress in its game, although with gaps in intensity and efficiency. The goal for the next round is to maintain this dynamic to aim for a place in the top of the standings, with important upcoming matches against teams like Clermont, Reims and Montpellier.

A major event is the departure of Bejain Bouchoua, mid-marocaine terrain, towards Trabzonspor in Turkey. This transfer, marked by a back injury, ends a cycle for ASSE, which loses a talented player who contributed to the return of the club to Ligue 1. The Turkish club took a risk by recruiting Bouchoua, whose injury, potentially a spondylolysis, will require a long recovery period. ASSE accepted the offer to reduce its staff and recover a significant transfer payment. For Bouchoua, this transfer represents an opportunity to advance in a competitive championship and to be noticed by the Moroccan selection.

At the same time, ASSE welcomes a promising new player: Modibo Sissoko, Malian offensive, on loan from Guidars FC. The 18-year-old chose Saint-Étienne after being courted by other European clubs. He is determined to win and give the best of himself for the club, after being trained at the Jean-Marc Guillou Academy and having participated in the U17 World Cup with Mali. The initial objective is to advance on the reserve team, with the hope of obtaining a long-term contract and contributing to the success of the ASSE.